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Lighting the way in town
A CREWKERNE shop has won approval to have an internally illuminated outside light, despite common practice in the town. South Somerset District Council's Area West Committee approved the application at a meeting in Chard last Wednesday. The plans are
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Scoring in style
ILMINSTER'S young football talent scored some extra style points today (Thursday)thanks to the town's Spar store. The Ilminster Youth Team, under seven squad, received a brand new kit thanks to sponsorship from the Spar's owner, Laurie McKinnon. Laurie
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Conversion plans approved
PLANS to change the use of a Crewkerne sales property were approved at a meeting of South Somerset District Council's Area West Committee last Wednesday. The application was for a change of use from trailer sales to residential property at 52A Hermitage
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Wanted...
THE News is looking for shorthand tutors in the Chard, Ilminster, Crewkerne or Taunton areas. Anyone who is qualified to teach shorthand should contact the News on 01460-238180.
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Plans approved for hotel scheme
AN APPLICATION to build three new houses behind a Chard hotel has been approved, despite the recommendations of planning officers. Members of South Somerset District Council's Area West Committee heard plans for land behind the Bellplot Hotel on High
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Cash pot for community groups
COMMUNITY groups in Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne are set to bag a share of £90,000 in an X-Factor-style voting event. South Somerset District Council's Area West Committee approved funding for community forums in each town late this year and early
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Paddy says 'no' to Cabinet post
FORMER Yeovil MP and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Paddy Ashdown, was offered the Cabinet post of Northern Ireland secretary by Prime Minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown. The BBC revealed that Lord Ashdown said the offer was made on Wednesday - after
